Plaza Fernández de Madrid
It's a plaza with trees and benches in the San Diego neighborhood, inside the wall. It has the statue of independence hero José Fernández de Madrid and a few bars and cafés along the edge.
- Hours
- Open plaza, no set hours.
- Price
- Free.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Plaza Fernández de Madrid, San Diego neighborhood, Centro histórico, Cartagena
José Fernández de Madrid was a doctor, poet and politician born in Cartagena, who went on to lead the government of the United Provinces during the independence period. His statue is in the middle of the plaza.
The plaza has shade, palms and benches, and people from the neighborhood use it to sit in the afternoon. It's quieter than Santo Domingo or the Aduana.
Along the edges there are small cafés and bars with tables outside, good for a quiet drink before dinner in San Diego.
What to see
- The statue of José Fernández de Madrid.
- The colonial houses around it.
Getting there
- On foot from the Plaza de San Diego: two blocks.
- On foot from the Torre del Reloj: about eight minutes.
Tips
- A good stop to rest in the shade between San Diego and the rest of the old town.
- At night, take a taxi back if it's late.
FAQ
Where is the Plaza Fernández de Madrid?
In the San Diego neighborhood, inside the walled city, two blocks from the Plaza de San Diego.
Who was Fernández de Madrid?
A doctor, poet and politician from Cartagena from the independence era.
Is it worth it?
Yes, as a place to rest: it's shady and quiet.
On the map
Photos: Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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